We will meet with you on site to talk about your project including your design ideas, budget and timelines. We will discuss what parts of the project you would like us to take care of and what parts you would like to do. We will advise you of what permits and approvals may be required from other agencies and the timelines for approval. If you wish, we will arrange for you visit similar construction projects that we have worked on. We will discuss options for construction and show you samples of construction materials that you may wish to use for your project or connect you with our supplier so you can see their complete product line.
Design
The Ontario Building Code requires that an Application for a Building Permit include a complete set of construction drawings prepared by a qualified person. We will recommend that you work with our designer or retain a designer of your own choosing to prepare construction drawings for your project. It is surprisingly cost effective, and gives the Chief Building Official and our carpenters and sub-trades all the information they need to ensure that your project turns out exactly the way you planned.
Contract
Once we have agreed on the scope of the project, we will provide you with a contract to review and sign. The contract will describe the project in detail, clearly spell out the responsibility of each party, provide the dates for start and completion of construction, outline details of the payment schedule, outline the process for contract change orders, and a dispute resolution strategy.
Project Completion
When the project is complete we will meet with you on site to go over the project and make sure it is to your satisfaction.
Professional Builders
New Homes
Whether you are looking to build craftsman style home, post and beam, hand-scribed log, or a modern home, we can help you. We work with many clients on a plan and budget that is phased over 3 – 5 years. You can opt for move-in ready or choose to do some of the work yourself and you will always have a say in the design and interior finishes. We can set you up with a designer who will turn your ideas into construction drawings. Our company is a certified Tarion New Home Warranty Builder and our carpenters are red-seal certified.
Home Renovations
If your home needs a sprucing up, we can help. We are working with many homeowners are to update their flooring, kitchen or bath. For others, we are fixing up the outside with new shingles, windows, doors, insulation, siding, and eavestrough which helps with energy efficiency and adds value to the home. We can help you stay in your home longer by adding accessibility features such as ramps and lifts, replacing lower cabinets with drawers, and adding in walk-in showers or tubs. We also do foundation repairs, construct decks and sunrooms, and build garages, sheds, and gazebos.
New Cottages
Do you have the perfect waterfront property and a new cottage is what you need to start your own cottage memories? We are experienced cottage builders on mainland and on islands. We understand how precious your cottage property is and how you want to keep the trees and natural vegetation which adds to the cottage experience. When your new cottage is complete, people will think that someone must have set the cottage down by helicopter. We can look after all of the details including obtaining permits, constructing a septic system, and designing and constructing your cottage.
Cottage Renovations
Many of our clients feel it is time to upgrade the kitchen or bathroom or add more living space to their cottage, but want to keep the original cottage because their families have so many happy memories of life at the cottage. We will blend the old with the new to keep the rustic cottage feel while adding more modern amenities.
